The sad part is that throughout the period shown on the graphic, we have been pushed the low-fat, high seed oil mantra, and its obviously not working. How can you continue to do everything the same, yet expect different results? It literally is insanity.

Also this line here is total media fodder;

However by just drinking one less soft drink or glass of wine per day, or by adding a 30-45 minute moderate-intensity walk we could all help stop this trend in its tracks.

It’s something simple yet effective that ‘journalists’ can include in their articles on the study.

So thats it everyone, just have one less can of softdrink per day, and all will be well.

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